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Videx Downloader Application Instructions
The Videx Downloader Application was developed to bypass communication problems
that were often experienced when trying to import data directly into Alexandria V3.
Copying the application from the disk or CD
You will need to copy the application from the disk or CD onto your desktop or hard
drive if it’s not already there. Keep the disk or CD for backup. To copy the application, insert
the disk or CD into the appropriate drive, double click on the icon that will appear on your
desktop and then copy the Videx Downloader file to your desktop.
If you are using your durawand on a computer with a USB connec-
tion
If you are using an iMac you will need a USB-Serial adapter for the cable on the base.
COMPanion customers have reported success when using a Keyspan Twin Serial Adapter,
model 28X. When ordering the part from Keyspan, make sure you’re getting the 28X model
because the 28 model won’t communicate correctly. You will need to install the corresponding
driver for the adapter to transfer data. If the driver isn’t included on a disk sent with the
adapter, go to www.keyspan.com to the driver section and download the USB Twin Serial
Adapter, part # 28X. Once the driver is installed, go to your apple menu, control panels and
choose Keyspan USA 28X Serial Assistant. If the dirver has been installed and the adapter
is connected to your computer, you should see the following message in the “Serial Adapter
Staus” window of the Keyspan USA 28X Serial Assistant : Driver and USA-28X Device found
OK.”
Programming and Downloading Tip
When you are trying to program or download the reader, the transmit and receive lights
on the base unit will flash. If at anytime during any of the following processes you don’t see
both the receive and transmit lights on the base flashing simply press the scan button once and
the lights will start flashing after a few seconds.
Draining the Batteries
The Videx Downloader program has a draining function which will drain the batteries
for you. To drain the batteries, insert it into the base unit and start the downloader program.
After the programming is complete remove the reader from the base unit and press the scan
button once. The reader will make a beeping sound and the LED will light up for about
64 seconds, flash, and repeat the process. It will continue the process until the batteries are
completely drained.
Once the beeping stops and the LED isn’t visible the task is complete. Put the reader
back into the base unit. Press and hold the scan button while turning the key. You will hear a
series of three beeps which means that your scanner is reset and ready to be programmed.
